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Between Bridge 92 and Bridge 93

A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 27 January 2026 to 4 February 2026 — 8 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Lancaster Canal
Region
North West
Started
27 January 2026
Status
Reopened 4 February 2026
Days shut
8
CRT reason
Vegetation
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

What CRT said it was for

Following the successful removal of the fallen tree, the navigation is now open.

Where

Updates · 3

1 days with no update after the last one.

3 February 2026 · 1 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed between Bridge 92 and Bridge 93 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. Unfortunately, our specialist contractors have been delayed attending the site. A further update will be provided on or by Thursday 5 February.

2 February 2026 · 6 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed between Bridge 92 and Bridge 93 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.   Our specialist contractors are working to clear the site and an update will be provided on or by Tuesday, 3 February.

27 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A large tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation between Bridge 92 and Bridge 93 on the Lancaster Canal. Due to the size and position of the tree, we have instructed our specialist contractors to assist with the removal. We will provide a further update on or before Friday, 30 January.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 92 and Bridge 93”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019c004d-d5f0-773e-a6c8-a3c7a6bc5c25.

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